US Bridges

S40D Prosser Spur over S Ch Platte River

Good

Hall County, Nebraska · 5.5S of Wood River · Structure no. SS40D00172

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
730
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S40D Prosser Spur over S Ch Platte River is a concrete continuous slab carrying S40D Prosser Spur over S Ch Platte River in Hall County, Nebraska. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Nebraska average of 47.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 730 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 876 by 2038. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 68.4 mi (110 km).

CarriesS40D Prosser Spur
CrossesS Ch Platte River
Location5.5S of Wood River
RouteState Highway 0S40D
Coordinates40.7369, -98.5807
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.4 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (2018)
Projected traffic876 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed68.4 mi (110 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S40D Prosser Spur over S Ch Platte River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is S40D Prosser Spur over S Ch Platte River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2021.

How much traffic does S40D Prosser Spur over S Ch Platte River carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S40D Prosser Spur over S Ch Platte River?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns S40D Prosser Spur over S Ch Platte River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.